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Streamlined application could speed financial aid process for college hopefuls

Recent updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid could make it easier for prospective college students and ...
Newsday

Government shutdown's impact on student aid: What to know

Although student aid is not impacted by the government shutdown, some local college officials say they are concerned that any FAFSA system hiccups could go unaddressed without people available to help ...
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Student loan update: FAFSA applications open despite government shutdown

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...
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The 2026-27 FAFSA Is Open. Mark These Deadlines on Your Calendar

For the first time since its glitchy revamp two years ago, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open to students on time. The application launched last week on Oct. 1, on the same ...
KQED

How Will the Government Shutdown Affect Student Loans, FAFSA and the Education Department?

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...
Penn Live

Here’s how the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA

WASHINGTON (AP) — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says ...

How student loans and financial aid are changing in 2026

A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.
Seattle Times

FAQ about FAFSA, WAFSA and financial aid for WA students

Washington students are now able to access two key forms that can help them obtain thousands of dollars in financial aid for higher education. Applications are now open for the Free Application for ...
kcra.com

How does the government shutdown impact California students' FAFSA applications

CAPITOL RIGHT NOW. AND TODAY IS DAY 35 OF THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, TYING IT FOR THE LONGEST SHUTDOWN IN U.S. HISTORY. THE OTHER ONE HAPPENED DURING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S FIRST TERM IN OFFICE. THERE ...
AOL

All the ways the government shutdown will affect student loans, FAFSA

WASHINGTON — Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of ...
NBC New York

How government shutdown affects student loans, FAFSA and Education Department

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...